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437 child care providers are listed in Astoria, NY
The average rate is $22/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby child care providers is 6 years
Child care providers in Astoria, NY
Kasely A.
Astoria, NY
$27/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Thank you for taking the time to read. I have 10 years of experience. Starting from premature babies up until pre teens. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands and with anything else that needs assistance. I can teach the kids Spanish ( only if the parents allow it), and have fun activities/school work we can do...
Kasely can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kasely helped me with my Premature babies both born 4 pounds. She was very attentive and so careful. She was also very understanding while the pregnancy hormones would get the best of me."
Lucy V.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am Ashley a former head teacher with over six years of experience in early childhood education including specialized experience in teaching the Montessori methodology. I also have three years as a special needs au pair and private educator creating my learning materials and providing structure. I have an outgoing,...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities....
Benjamin W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alexis and have been living in NYC Queens for about one year and am originally from Tampa, Florida! I have a background in Finance but I've had a range of experience in the corporate worlds. I am a first generation Cuban American who speaks Spanish fluently. Currently I am taking a break from the corporate...
5.0
"Alexis was a blessing to our family. She cared for our two babies and the dog as well. I highly recommend Alexis. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Joanna and I am a certified NYC Department of Education High School teacher. I have a masters in Education and a bachelors in Criminology and Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies. This summer I am looking for a nanny position for the perfect family. I have been a babysitter and summer nanny for several...
Joanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She cares,
Reliable
Flexible
Fun
Responsible
Trustworthy"
Kelly J.
5.0
(3)
I would describe my personality as genuine, creative, and attentive. I like working with kids because they bring a special joy to my life. I am able to be apart of an important part in their development and growing process. I am looking for a job that will allow me to be help a family out when they want someone to trust with...
Esperanza can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"On time, very polite, if we needed her for last minute date nights she was available. Kept the kids busy."
Care member
Alla B.
Astoria, NY
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
My interest in education began early on: it was my dream to run a nursery school that specialized in foreign languages. After coming to NYC in 1993, I first started working as a nanny and house manager, nurturing children from newborn to preteen, and later, becoming a tutor to toddlers (2+) preparing them for kindergarten...
Alla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I have known Alla for over 10 years. During the time that I have known Alla, I have found Alla to be honest, trustworthy, talented and gifted. She is one of the most dedicated, hardworking and loyal people that I have ever known. She cares deeply for her family,...
May B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! As a daughter of a pre school director, I have been around kids for my entire life. I began babysitting at 15 and most recently have worked with infants. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping as I have my own car!
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
5.0
"I've known Anna for much of her adult life! I was so lucky that she was able to watch my children ( 3 mos and 4 yrs) when I went back to work after my maternity leave. I never worried for a moment when they were in her care. She is smart, kind, resourceful,...
Lizzy S.
Sherry W.
Astoria, NY
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Responsible babysitter, trustworthy with years of experience, caring for children during weekdays. skilled in creating fun, engaging, and educational activities, while demonstrating a priority for children's safety and well-being.
Sherry can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Sherry has been amazing, I hired her to watch my son after school and for the past three years she has become a part of my family. She is as caring as one could hope for, but my highest praises go to her flexibility - I have been in binds on odd days, at odd times,...
Christopher H.
5.0
(1)
My name is Katie, I graduated with my bachelors in 2021, and currently work a 9-5. I used to be a live-in and live-out nanny and occasional babysitter throughout high school and college. A lot of people would describe me as caring, hard working, a problem solver and emotionally intelligent. Most importantly, I want to be a role...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Katherine M. took great care of our two children for nearly two years. She was always a good example of kindness and respect for others with her mild-mannered ways.
Katherine helped with homework, meals/snacks, shuttled them to parks, aquarium, ice cream parlor...
Care member
Dean R.
Astoria, NY
$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full-Time Nanny/Teacher For LGBTQ & BIPOC Families, 15+ Years Experience
5.0
(2)
I have over 15 years of experience as both a nanny and teacher, ages 0 to 18. I am a licensed K-12 art teacher with a passion for sharing wonder, excitement, and curiosity with children. I left classroom teaching to work more directly with children, and I am looking for a family that's the right fit for us all! As your nanny,...
Dean can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Dean is a caring, thoughtful, and engaging person around children of all ages! I have worked with Dean for a little over a year, on the same team, as Teaching Assistants. In this time I have seen her manage various K - 8 classrooms with 25+ children, as both an...
Rociel P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rowan, and I have 14 years of paid experience with childcare, and have nannied full-time for 3+ years. I'm able to help with homework and tutor when needed, grocery shop and perform errands, help with carpooling & travel, drive children (I have my own car), supervise swimming, do pet care, administer medication,...
Rowan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rowan cared for all 3 of my children, ranging in ages 11-3. Rowan was a delight - attentive and kind, while maintaining order (important for our rowdy bunch of 3 kids!). They are a prompt communicator and adapted to our family's schedules and needs immediately.
I...
Leah C.
Angelica B.
Astoria, NY
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Angelica. I am a responsible, organized, dependable, and caring person. I love doing activities where kids can learn new skills. I enjoy spending time with children playing sports, creating arts and crafts, reading (Spanish or English) and doing outdoor activities. I have many years of experience taking care of...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We had the pleasure of having Angelica help watch our one year old son. She was amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. She is fun, caring, dependable, and most importantly patient. Unfortunately, we had to move out of state so were no longer able to have...
Sonal P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 14 years of experience as a childcare provider. I worked with different age groups (0-12). I have an affinity for working with children. I enjoy seeing them grow and develop their own characters while feeling loved and taken care of. My primary focus is on helping the children figure out their talents and strengths and...
Neveen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Neveen is not only the kindest, loveliest, most responsible, trustworthy person --- she's INCREDIBLE with our 2.5 year old Sheldon. He's also asking "where's Veen?" on the days she's not with him. My husband and I are in awe of the way she teaches him, sets...
Anna P.
Siku H.
Astoria, NY
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hello parents!
My name is Siku and I am thrilled to introduce myself as a dedicated and experienced babysitter. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills that prioritize both safety and fun for your little ones.
Ensuring the safety of your children is my utmost priority. I am...
Siku can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Siku is an excellent caregiver, and my 2 kids wholeheartedly concur. Communication, patience, and reliability are paramount to me, and Siku demonstrated exceptional proficiency in all three aspects. Additionally, Siku surpassed expectations by applying attentive...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny who has worked with children whose ages have ranged from 12 months to 10 years. I am well-versed in taking care of them in the absence of parents. I can handle directions, abide by parents' decisions and care for children very responsibly. My relevant expertise includes; transporting children to and from school,...
Shipe can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My children absolutely adore Shipe. I have used her numerous times when my husband and I go out on a date night. She is completely trustworthy, reliable and very friendly. Whenever Shipe babysits for us, she plays with the kids, from board games to coloring to...
Suzanna S.
Child care centers in Astoria, NY
St. Irene's Daycare has been serving the community for over 35 years. We are open all year round, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. -
5: 30 p.m. Our experienced staff, certified in early childhood education, provide a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for your child.
Our center has two beautiful...
Happy Days Childcare is a child care company in Astoria that offers day care, early education, and extended care programs to children between infancy to preschool age. The company’s services focus on each child’s intellectual, emotional, and social development. Happy Days Childcare aims to prepare...
In 2007, New Milestone was created with the mission of providing preschoolers with a safe, nurturing environment in which to grow and learn. Our program incorporates all content areas including; Art, Music, Science, Math, Social Studies, in addition to Social Emotional components. All areas are...
In case you are wondering, "DIKI" is short for Developing Into Kind Individuals and their center at Astoria, New York truly does that. Their center's goal is to provide a secure and happy environment where children are given many opportunities to develop their potentials.
The Blue Apple Early Childhood Learning Center was created to provide children with an authentic nursery school environment that validates their abilities to construct knowledge via hands-on experiences and a play-based curriculum. At Blue Apple, children learn through self-discovery and planned...
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Most recent reviews for child care providers in Astoria, NY
Kasely A.
5.0
Kasely helped me with my Premature babies both born 4 pounds. She was very attentive and so careful. She was also very understanding while the pregnancy hormones would get the best of me.
- Lucy V.
Ashley K.
5.0
Ashley has been a fantastic caregiver to our son. She has a fabulous background in education that she is constantly using to add value to her time with our son, whether it is working on crafts with him, playing games, or involving him in extracurricular activities. She takes him to Central Park...
- Benjamin W.
Alexis F.
5.0
Alexis cared for my two boys for several months, and I couldn’t have asked for a better nanny. She not only had a deep understanding of our family’s schedule and preferences but also ensured that my boys were always on time for their after-school activities. She also assisted with homework, cooking...
- Shaili S.
Joanna W.
5.0
She cares,
Reliable
Flexible
Fun
Responsible
Trustworthy
- Kelly J.
Esperanza F.
5.0
Esperanza has great experience and outstanding responsibility. I found her to be super reliable and great with the children. She showed such love and attention as well, I definitely would recommend her and hire her again with out a doubt!
- Care member
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FAQs for finding child care near you in Astoria, NY
How much is child care near me in Astoria, NY?
Hiring someone on Care.com to provide child care services will cost an average of $22.37 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each child care provider has, how many kids you will need them to watch, the age of your children, and whether you need part-time or full-time child care.
How can I find child care near me in Astoria, NY?
Care.com currently has 415 child care providers near you in Astoria, NY. You can search for caregivers by their distance from Astoria, NY and by hourly pay rate. Then you can compare their experience, specific services they offer and what age groups of kids they specialize in caring for. You can also read reviews from other families in Astoria, NY that have worked with the child care providers you're interested in.
What interview questions should I ask a Astoria, NY child care provider?
You want to find a child care provider that will get along with your kids, but also follows many of the same parenting ideas you have. Structure your questions around how your kids behave in certain situations and what the provider thinks is the best action to take. And because there are plenty of activities to do in Astoria, NY, you should ask questions about the fun things each child care provider would do to keep your kids happy and entertained. Finally, ask each provider about their past child care experience, references from other families in Astoria, NY and if they are certified in first aid and CPR.
What type of child care services are available near me in Astoria, NY in May, 2024?
Different child care providers are willing to offer support in different ways. For example, some can provide after-school transportation and others can help with light housework and cleaning. The first step to finding the right type of child care is to outline what you'd like from a candidate before starting your child care search. Think about how much you are willing to pay, the level of experience you wish them to have, if you want them to have any first-aid certifications, and if you need them to handle additional duties beyond taking care of your kids. After this is completed, create an account on Care.com and answer a few questions to find child care providers near you that match your needs. You can then either post a job that can be seen by our extensive pool of caretakers, or search for child care providers on Care.com based on years of experience, hourly rate, availability, distance from your area, etc. After you have selected your candidates, you can schedule interviews, check references, request additional background checks, and hire the child care provider that best meets the needs of your family.
Ratings for Astoria, NY child care providers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Child Care Providers in Astoria, NY are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 234 reviews of the 437 listed child care providers.